Setting the timer manually, Before you start… | Sony SLV-SE450B

Setting the timer manually

If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

•To record from a decoder, turn it on.

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

•Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 68).

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Setting the timer manually

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Sony SLV-SE450B, SLV-SE250B operating instructions Setting the timer manually, Before you start…

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systems Table of contents Unpacking Check your model name Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remote TV control buttons Getting Started Connecting the VCR If your TV does not have a Peritel connector Mains lead LIGNE-1 If your TV has a Peritel connectorPeritel cable not supplied Signal flow To mains Aerial cable supplied About the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies with Press Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display window To check to see if the TV tuning is correct VCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl CanalTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Reglage Auto Regl Canal Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Reglage Auto Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Selecting a languageBefore you start… Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OK Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuTip Presetting channels Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OKCABLE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectProgramme position CANAL, then press OK If the picture is not clear Tuning the French Catv channels Channel system for the French Catv network Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging programme positions Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OK Getting Disabling unwanted programme positions Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disable Selected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0On the right Changing the station names Press Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyPress M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK MANUEL, then press OK Press , to highlight the month and setMonth pressing M/m Tips Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Reglage Auto is highlighted Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK Press m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus decoder Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus channel Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OKPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKMenu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desired Reglage DES Chaines Then press OK CANAL+, then press OK Playing a tape Stop m RET To set the colour system Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counter Lecture Recording TV programmes ENR Stop To check the remaining time To stop recordingPress x Stop To watch another TV programme while recording Safety tab Tips To save a recording Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Before you start Turn Prog to set the recording date To return to the previous step To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the VCR after setting the timer To set the clock About the Demonstration Mode To activate the Demonstration ModeTo cancel the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Press OK Date, start and stop times, programme VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress Minuterie Position or station name, tape speed*, Press / , to highlight the item you Press M/m to reset itTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals Want to change To record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds Ralenti ×2RET Playback options Operation To resume normal playback Playback options Operation To extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration Additional Operations Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start … When the timer settings overlap Searching using the Acces Smart function Acces Smart To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Originally recorded programmes Recording the programme D over the programme a and B Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Tip Changing menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressMenu option Set this option to OPTIONS-2 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR Player Example B Your VCR Recorder Entree LIGNE-2 Other VCR Player To stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRs Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyClock No TV programme appears Plus CanalOthers Additional Information InitialContamination System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window PDC OPC Antenne Entree connector 8 Rear panelMains lead 8 Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Index Smartlink